When it comes right down to it, we choose to believe the things that we want to believe whether they are correct or our own wishful thinking. They thought that going in to possess the land would be a piece of cake, after all, they had God on their side. Didn’t he lead them out of Egypt? Didn’t he part the Red Sea? And certainly we couldn’t forget how he caused manna to rain down from heaven to feed them on a daily basis. It wasn’t a week’s supply—it was fresh every day on a continual basis. God provided manna from heaven every day except the Sabbath. The day before the Sabbath he gave them enough for two days. They were never hungry; but still, they chose to complain. They’d lament that back in Egypt they could have all of the onions and garlic that they wanted. Or, they might say things like, if they hadn’t left from Egypt they wouldn’t be wandering around in the wilderness. Do you get the impression that maybe, the Israelites made a choice to chronically complain rather than to believe God? Out of twelve spies sent out to search the land, only two had a positive report. The other ten spies saw the same promised land, criticized their abilities, and doubted God would give them the land. Joshua and Caleb had a different view because they looked at the situation through God’s eyes. They believed that God was able to deliver the giants into their hands and that they could go in and possess the land. Can we possess God’s promise in 2017? Whose report you believe depends on whose eyes you are looking through. I, for one, believe in the report of the Lord. There is nothing that I need that he won’t supply if I believe. If there are mountains in your life, you can speak to the mountain and tell it to move. The mountain will stay if you don’t believe, but if you believe, then you can watch the mountain crumble by the power that is within you. The spies went to search out the land that flowed with milk and honey, but their lack of confidence in God’s ability and willingness to help them cost them the promised Land! Whose report will you believe? We shall believe the report of the Lord. His report says, I am healed; his report says, I am filled; his report says, I am free; his report says, victory. Joshua and Caleb gave a good report and they were the only two of the original Israelites who left out of Egypt to cross over into the Promised Land. Today is a good day to renew our commitments. I’m more convinced than ever that we’re living in a time where being faithful is crucial. We don’t know the day nor the hour that the Lord will return, and we aren’t guaranteed that we’ll even have enough time to do the work that he’s called us to do if he delays his coming. What we can know is that until he comes, we must work! Whose report will you believe? Let’s continue striving to get a new vision and make fresh commitments; his report will give you the promised land for eternity -gm I Choose to Believe the Report of the Lord CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School 10:00 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting Saturday 7:00 PM “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this king of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle” (Psalm 24: 7-8). March Faith Promise- $2085 Building Fund- $2637 Missions– $981 Welcome to all guests. You’re invited to join us for light refreshments immediately following service. www.thepentecostalsofgreenville.com © March 26, 2017 The Pentecostals 2950 South Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC 757-3033